Acropolis, Witness the pinnacle of ancient Greek architecture

Acropoli

The Acropolis is undoubtedly the top attraction in Athens

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Introduction

The Acropolis of Athens is Greece's most outstanding ancient architecture group, built in 580 BC and located on the Acropolis hill in the center of Athens. The ancient city covers an area of 4 square kilometers and is protected by strong city walls. The Acropolis was the center of religion and politics, and its buildings include the Temple of Athena, the Temple of Poseidon, and the Temple of Erechtheion, reflecting the culmination of ancient Greek architecture and sculpture. The buildings within the Acropolis, such as the front gate, mountain gate, Temple of Athena Victory, and Temple of Artemis, contain the essence of ancient Greek civilization. The Temple of Poseidon is the most famous building and one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, originally a temple of primitive religion. The Acropolis Museum has a rich collection and preserves all the artifacts unearthed on the Acropolis, providing valuable materials for the study and development of ancient Greek sculpture. The Acropolis of Athens was a refuge for citizens during wartime in ancient Greece, protected by strong walls and surrounded by cliffs on the east, south, and north. Today, the Acropolis of Athens attracts countless visitors to admire this pinnacle of architectural art.

Address

Acropoli

Opening hours

Open daily from 8:00-20:00, with the latest entry time at 19:30
Closed on January 1st, March 25th, May 1st, Easter Sunday, December 25th, and December 26th
Open from 8:00-15:00 on January 6th, Shrove Monday, Holy Saturday, Easter Monday, and October 28th
Open from 8:00-20:00 on Holy Spirit Day and August 15th
Good Friday opens from 12:00.

Transportation

You can choose to take the Red Line subway to the Acropoli station and walk a short distance to the ticket office. If you are staying near Syntagma Square, you can walk through Hadrian Street to the east entrance of the Acropolis, or take the bus to the northwest entrance.

Phone +30-210-3214172

Website http://odysseus.culture.gr/